This watchdog blog, by journalist Norman Oder, covers the project to build the Barclays Center arena and 15-16 towers at a crucial site in Brooklyn. Dubbed Atlantic Yards by developer Forest City Ratner in 2003, it was rebranded Pacific Park Brooklyn in 2014 after Shanghai-based Greenland USA took a majority share. Forest City left in 2018. Eight towers and the arena have been built. After a stall, Cirrus and LCOR in 2025 took over as master developers. A plan to complete the project is pending.
Preparing for the MTV Video Music Awards, Barclays Center cordons off much of the plaza; Triangle Building now advertising Snapchat.
Preparation for the MTV Video Music Awards this coming Sunday, Sept. 12, requires cordoning off a large portion of the publicly accessible, privately controlled Barclays Center plaza--technically the Resorts World International NYC Plaza, or is it SeatGeek Plaza yet?
That leaves room for a stage and outdoor performances. I took the photos (and video) yesterday. Note that access to the MTA station will be barred during rehearsals Thursday and Friday, and during the show Sunday--times TBD.
A view from the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk. Photos by Norman Oder
A view (through a gap in the fence) from the Atlantic Avenue sidewalk.
A view from Pacific Street and Flatbush Avenue
A view from the perimeter, near Flatbush Avenue
A view from the perimeter, near Atlantic Avenue
Trucks powering outdoor performances
Trucks along Atlantic Avenue (presumably) powering outdoor performances
The Triangle building, rebranded
The former retail building has recently become a billboard for short-term advertisements.
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